Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain Facility grounds in an orderly fashion, free from hazards, debris, and clutter.
• Keep sidewalks and drives free from snow, ice, leaves, and in good repair.
• Maintain the building, including painting, replacing worn or stained tiles, repairing furniture, locks, baseboards, trim, windows, etc.
• Ensure the electrical system and all electrical appliances are in good working condition.
• Ensure all plumbing is in working order and in good repair.
• Organize fire drills and ensure all fire safety equipment is in working order and inspected regularly.
• Maintain all Facility equipment, including washers, dryers, boilers, air conditioners, furnaces, and lawn mowers.
• Assist staff in moving residents and furniture as required.
• Ensure 24-hour availability of service for maintenance emergencies.
• Ensure personal and staff comply with all State and Federal regulations, including bloodborne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, fire safety, and building, electric, and plumbing codes.
• Ensure personal and staff compliance with Residents’ Rights.

Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to perform the essential position functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Use of a transfer/gait belt or assistance from another employee when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carry over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Reach above shoulder height: Constantly
• Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height: Constantly
• Push/Pull: Constantly
• Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Constantly, Handling: Constantly, Torquing: Frequently, Fingering: Frequently
• Other movements: Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• Ability to operate an automobile and various equipment.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals within the Facility.
• Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.